Archos GamePad Announced, Revolutionizing Android Gaming

The first gaming tablet from Archos, the GamePad, combines gaming controls with Android to offer a full tablet and gaming experience. Gamers will be able to access their games, email, Internet, apps, and more through a single device.

This Google-certified tablet comes equipped with a 7-inch capacitive screen, physical control buttons, analog sticks, and full access to Google Play so you will be spoiled for choice with the tens of thousands of games available. Powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor along with a Mali 400mp quad-core GPU, the GamePad includes automatic game recognition and mapping tools, so control compatibility is ensured with every advanced Android game.

The Archos GamePad is scheduled for launch at the end of Oct 2012 for less than EUR$150.